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US to fast-track Abrams tanks for Ukraine by choosing older version

The Pentagon is speeding up its delivery of M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, opting to send a refurbished older model.

By Joe Gould and Jen Judson

6 days ago

US Army is moving to get tanks to Ukraine ‘as quickly as possible’

“We don’t want to give the Russians certainty about when something’s going to arrive, but efforts are underway to do it as quickly as possible,” Bush said.

3 weeks ago

Army plans ‘dramatic’ ammo production boost as Ukraine drains stocks

But its plan for a ramp up in production hinges on Congress.

4 months ago

Pentagon replacing HIMARS launcher and rocket stocks sent to Ukraine

The U.S. military in recent weeks took contracting actions favoring Lockheed Martin worth $179 million.

5 months ago

How COVID-19 lessons have helped the Army send weapons to Ukraine

How can the U.S. Army restock its supplies amid a significant demand for weapons by Ukraine?

6 months ago

US Army signs deal to backfill Stingers sent to Ukraine

Raytheon has netted a contract to build Stinger anti-aircraft missiles to replace those the U.S. military sent to Ukraine.

By Jen Judson and Joe Gould

10 months ago